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KMU president receives APASL award

Kaohsiung Medical University President Yu Ming-lung was recently awarded the 2025 Powell-Sarin Achievement Award by the Singapore-based Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver (APASL), according to the KMU Aug. 14.

MOE stages international digital learning forum in TaichungPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOE stages international digital learning forum in Taichung

The Ministry of Education held the 2025 International Digital Learning Forum Aug. 13-14 both directly and in virtual form in central Taiwan's Taichung City, highlighting government commitment to advancing education in the era of artificial intelligence.

Hung Dance’s ‘Birdy’ captivates George Town Festival audiences

Taiwanese contemporary dance company Hung Dance (翃舞製作) presented its dance piece “Birdy (羽人)” as part of the George Town Festival at Dewan Sri Pinang in Penang, Malaysia, on Aug. 9. Marking its Southeast Asia debut, “Birdy” received thunderous applause from the audience.

Taiwanese Literature Seminars in Malaysia to spotlight four writers

The Cultural Division of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in Malaysia is collaborating with Eslite Bookstore in Kuala Lumpur to host the Taiwanese Literature Seminars starting in May. Beginning in mid-August, the series will spotlight four prominent Taiwanese writers from different generations: Yang Shuang-zi (楊双子), Hung Ai-chu (洪愛珠), Kuo Chiang-sheng (郭強生), and Ping Lu (平路), inviting Malaysian readers into their literary worlds.

Taiwan, New Zealand stage 12th ANZTEC trade, labor meetingPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan, New Zealand stage 12th ANZTEC trade, labor meeting

The Trade and Labor Committee Meeting under the Agreement between New Zealand and the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu on Economic Cooperation (ANZTEC) was staged Aug. 6 via videoconference from Taipei City and Wellington, the Ministry of Labor said.

World Bird Fair 2025 Taiwan opens in Taichung on September 20th, with a bird costume show as a warm-up eventPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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World Bird Fair 2025 Taiwan opens in Taichung on September 20th, with a bird costume show as a warm-up event

World Bird Fair 2025 Taiwan, hosted by the Tourism Administration of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) and organized by the Tri-mountain National Scenic Area Headquarters (NSAH) will be held in Taichung from September 20-21. On July 14th the Tri-mountain NSAH held a press conference at the Botanical Garden of the National Museum of Natural Science (NMNS). They invited the public to attend the bird fair on September 20-21, which will be held at Taichung Civic Square.

Taiwan Shares Success of AI-Driven Agriculture at 10th APEC Food Security Ministerial MeetingPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan Shares Success of AI-Driven Agriculture at 10th APEC Food Security Ministerial Meeting

The 2025 10th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Food Security Ministerial Meeting (FSMM) was held in Incheon, Korea on August 10. A delegation from Taiwan led by Deputy Minister Hu Jong-I of the Ministry of Agriculture. During the FSMM, Deputy Minister Hu shared how Taiwan's AI-driven strategies are tackling critical challenges like climate change, labor shortages, and supply chain disruptions.

Digital Minister Huang attends inaugural APEC AI ministerial meetingPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Digital Minister Huang attends inaugural APEC AI ministerial meeting

Digital Minister Huang Yen-nun led a delegation to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Digital and AI Ministerial Meeting Aug. 4-6 in Incheon, South Korea, to deepen regional cooperation and advance Taiwan’s digital sector development.

Taiwan Culinary Exhibition spotlights gourmet food and tourist site comboPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan Culinary Exhibition spotlights gourmet food and tourist site combo

The Tourism Administration participated in the 2025 Taiwan Culinary Exhibition Aug. 1-4 at the Taipei World Trade Center, according to the Ministry of Transportation and Communications.

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MOE touts AI applications for education

The Ministry of Education presented results of a project to enhance teachers’ ability to incorporate artificial intelligence into a curriculum July 30 in Taichung City in central Taiwan.